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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,392.32, 888,605.44 and 232,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,392.32, 888,605.44 and 232,548.24 is: 348,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,392.32 : 888,605.44 = 232,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,392.32/888,605.44 = 232,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,392.32x = 888,605.44 × 232,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,392.32x = 206,643,631,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,643,631,126.43/592,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,829.02

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